Explore the Optometry's Meeting® host city of Boston

Between the expansive continuing education courses and networking events offered at Optometry's Meeting®, you may find yourself with some down time—and Boston is a great city to explore. Whether you're looking to indulge in fresh seafood or soak up the city's rich history, AOA Focus has you covered.

Boston-area AOA members share their favorite places to go in the city.

1. Atlantic Fish CompanyMenus are prepared daily, with seafood sourced from the harbor each morning."Great seafood fare for someone looking for a less commercialized version of Legal's [No. 18 on this list], though Legal's Test Kitchen is very nice." - Cindy Leigh Russo, O.D.

2. BOND Restaurant at the Langham HotelPicture a grand hotel with a restaurant and lounge adorned with 25-ft. vaulted ceilings and a 12-ft. rosewood bar, where you can order creative cocktails, champagne or craft beer with your American cuisine."A lively place for drinks." - Beth Harper, O.D.

3. Boston Duck ToursBoard a World War II-style amphibious landing vehicle and see Boston by land and water.

"It's a great tour of the city, followed by the World War II landing craft (the Duck) entering the Charles River, allowing a view of Boston from the Cambridge side." - Joan Exford Korb, O.D., and Donald Korb, O.D.

4. Charles RiverThe riverfront features an urban park and popular walking and running paths from the 3.45-mile Esplanade to the longer run to neighboring Watertown.

"The museum is a replica of a magnificent Venetian palace. Its construction is simply remarkable. The paintings within are world-class and it's possibly the best and most unique of its type anywhere, including Venice." - Joan Exford Korb, O.D., and Donald Korb, O.D.

"Their mac and cheese is fabulous. What makes it so good is the combination of the cheeses they use, along with the crumb topping being perfectly crunchy, served in a cast iron skillet (at least it was the last time I had it)." - Cindy Leigh Russo, O.D.